A pleading is to be –

(a) printed or, with the leave of the registrar, handwritten legibly in ink; and

(b) marked on the face with –

(i) the title of the action; and

(ii) the date on which the pleading is filed and delivered; and

(iii) a description of the pleading; and

(c) signed by –

(i) the party; or

(ii) counsel for the party; or

(iii) the practitioner for the party; or

(iv) the practitioner who is the agent for the practitioner for the party.